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The US needs more aluminium and it needs it now

The United States urgently requires more aluminium for its defense sector. Domestic production faces significant challenges and long lead times for new facilities. High-purity aluminium imports are particularly vulnerable after a recent attack on a key supplier. Tariffs have had a modest impact, and the domestic supply gap remains large.…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Ex-department chief faces six charges in recruitment exam fraud probe

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has filed six serious charges against Theerut Suphawiboonphol, former director-general of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), over his alleged role in a local government recruitment exam fraud.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

5,814 ‘irregular’ results flagged in exam scandal

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has submitted a list of 5,814 candidates whose examination scores were found to be irregular to the Central Examination Committee, which will consider whether to revoke their appointments.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15

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Over 35% of DLA exam candidates 'irregular'

A probe into Department of Local Administration (DLA) recruitment exam results has found irregularities among 5,372 candidates, accounting for 35.84% of nearly 15,000 applicants who reported for appointment as local government officials.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

‘Energy transition’ projects face new checks

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has suspended the submission of project proposals by local administrative organisations under the government’s 200-billion-baht energy transition loan programme.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Exam results of 5,000 civil servants in question

The Interior Ministry has found irregularities in the exam results of about 5,000 newly recruited local administrative officials and will ask the anti-graft body to investigate further.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Five officials probed over exam cheating

Five officials from the Department of Local Administration (DLA) have been put under disciplinary investigation in connection with the recent local government recruitment exam fraud, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

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No time to drag feet

A decision by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to take its time in its investigation into alleged recruitment exam fraud has raised fears that only small fish will be caught.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

The real lure of government service

Ever wonder why so many Thais, particularly those in rural areas, want their children to pursue a career in government service -- be it as an army or police officer, a civil servant in a state agency, or even in a local administrative organisation -- despite the modest salaries compared…

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

The purge of cheaters must be ruthless

Barely a day after saying it would halt the appointment of new civil servants after a massive exam cheating scandal threw the entire process into question, the Department of Local Administration (DLA) reversed the decision, citing the threat of hobbled government operations.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Exam scam exposes rot in government

The latest scandal involving recruitment examinations for local government positions is yet another reminder that corruption remains deeply entrenched in Thai society. Worse still, the methods used by those behind such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Ministry sidelines DLA chief on nationwide exam-rigging case

The Interior Ministry has abruptly transferred Department of Local Administration (DLA) Director-General Teeruth Supawiboonpol amid a sweeping corruption scandal tied to local recruitment examinations valued at more than 4.5 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

REalloys Could Be the Missing Link in America's Rare Earth Defense Gap

REalloys just listed on NASDAQ via reverse merger and is racing to deliver heavy rare earth metals to U.S. defense agencies before a 2027 sourcing deadline.

MarketBeat · Mar 4

US Cancels $500 Million Cobalt Tender, Bessent Points To More Equity Stakes

The US has canceled a $500 million tender to purchase cobalt. The decision came after multiple extensions, less than two months after launching the initiative.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

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Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Pentagon's Critical Mineral Stockpiling Plan Points To Shortage Expectations

The Pentagon is moving to secure a $1 billion stockpile of critical minerals. The Department of Defense is aiming to insulate the U.S. defense supply chains from China’s tightening control of strategic metals.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

US Antimony Stock Surges On $245 Million Defense Stockpile Contract

United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE:UAMY) shares are rising Tuesday after the company announced a collaboration with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

StockNews.com · Dec 20, 2023

AAR (AIR) Earnings Watch: Is This Defense Stock a Golden Opportunity?

AAR (AIR) seems well-poised for robust growth in the long run due to strong demand for its parts and services offerings among commercial aviation, government, and defense markets, but fierce competition, regulatory risks, and low profitability reflect uncertainty around its near-term prospects. As AIR is set to release its second-quarter…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Parents who lost allowance day after their child’s death call for change in law on ‘cliff-edge’ benefit cut

Charities and parents say legislation must be introduced to protect families from short-term financial hardship caused by immediate loss of disability living allowance

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Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Health conditions could qualify you for more than £400 a month - see full DWP list of 58

Disability living allowance (DLA) is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need specific care, and could be worth more than £400 a month

Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023

DWP explains the 57 medical conditions that could qualify you for £400 a month in disability living allowance

Millions are claiming some form of disability benefit

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.

Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023

Review: Vote DLA brings outrageous laughter to Grand Opera House that even 'Lisburnians' will enjoy

The play has everything you want from a NI comedy - littered with our silly little idioms, references to our iconic landmarks and the authentic joy of having a laugh at ourselves

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

DWP current call waiting times for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance phone lines

The DWP said it is experiencing higher than forecast call volumes to the PIP and DLA telephony enquiry lines.

Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2023

Boss of THG activist shareholder Kelso Group joins Boohoo board

Kelso Group is chaired by former DLA partner Sir Nigel Knowles while other investors include Luke Johnson, Nigel Wray and Umar Kamani

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